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AIM1: Adequate Selection of Patients for Thyroid Biopsy: Evaluation of a Shared Decision Making Conversation Aid

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18 - 99 years of age
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Overview

There is an epidemic of thyroid cancer that is harmful to patients and the medical system. The study hypothesizes that the use of an electronic conversation aid during clinical visits can help patients and clinicians collaborate when deciding the next step in management for a thyroid nodule. The study aims to update a conversation aid prototype that was developed to support shared decision making in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults >18 years old presenting for evaluation of a thyroid nodule

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with hyperthyroidism
  • Patients with previous biopsy of the nodule of interest
  • Pregnant patients
  • Prisoners

Study details

Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer

NCT04472026

University of Florida

27 January 2024

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